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Floods devastate locust harvest in Vhembe
Heavy floods in Limpopo’s Vhembe District have severely impacted informal locust harvesters, eroding breeding grounds and disrupting a crucial source of food and income for rural communities.
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026, 15:02

Top Stories
Heavy floods in Limpopo’s Vhembe District have severely impacted informal locust harvesters, eroding breeding grounds and disrupting a crucial source of food and income for rural communities.

Top Stories
Speaking ahead of the 7 May poll, the Tory leader says her party is the only one “that can actually fix things”.

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A powerful reflection on how Isitha Sabantu channels Fanon’s radical thought into a deeply political, emotionally resonant theatre of resistance and remembrance

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The rapper was sued after releasing an entire album ridiculing the officers who raided his home.

South Africa
President Ramaphosa says job creation remains government’s top priority
South Africa
Employment a ‘foremost priority’ – President Cyril Ramaphosa
Job creation is government’s most pressing matter, as South Africa works to translate hard won economic gains into sustainable and tangible livelihoods for millions of citizens.
This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit, which kicked off at the Cape...

South Africa
Case against Tebogo Mnisi, who is linked to the killing of two Mamelodi cousins is postponed to May

South Africa
The High Court in Durban dismissed his urgent application to interdict the police’s inspection.

World
At the Emergency Hospital, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims killed in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The UN says over a hundred people were killed.

World
The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed “no imminent threat” to the US.

World
Attacks on gas facilities by Israel and Iran have escalated the war and impacted global markets. And, renowned union leader and labor rights advocate Cesar Chavez is accused of sexual abuse and rape.

World
Iran struck Qatar’s massive gas facility after Israel targeted Iran’s gas field, putting global energy supplies at risk.

Africa
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

Africa
Hunting for the horns and meat, Ugandan poachers once wiped out the southern white rhinos from the country.

Africa
Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Business
The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

Business
Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that a new Basic Income Support (BIS) grant—an overhaul of the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant—will be a jobseeker’s grant.

Business
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Politics
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi is testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Politics
As the world grapples with devastating conflicts, women and children bear the brunt.

Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile to answer questions in the National Assembly.

Politics
The commission heard how Tshwane’s CFO Gareth Mnisi sent Sgt Nkosi a letter from the Hawks.

Sport
Taulupe Faletau returns to the Cardiff matchday squad for the first time since New Year’s Day against Bulls in the URC.

Sport
Former England Under-19 captain Harvey Vale is called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for next week’s World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic.

Sport
Manager Derek McInnes is refusing to talk about the fear of regret because he is convinced Heart of Midlothian will “have a special end to the season”.

Sport
Europe’s top leagues are summoned to a meeting with Uefa to discuss how VAR technology is being used.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Wellington College Education will establish a new teaching facility in Tatu City, marking its second expansion in Africa after Lagos.

Education
Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected
Few debates from the last few years have been more contentious than whether criticism of Israel and Zionism is antisemitic, threatens Jewish people or violates their civil rights. Allegations of antisemitism have cost people jobs, provided pretexts for censorship and fueled an...
Education
New York parents can’t always afford to live in neighborhoods with good public schools, and other options are more expensive than ever.
Education
[GroundUp] Elunyaweni Primary in Ugie in the Eastern Cape has five full pit latrines for 160 learners; nearby ET Thabane Primary has broken classrooms

Lifestyle
South African musician and philanthropist Yvonne Chaka Chaka celebrated her 61st birthday and received an awesome Forbes award in one day.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
What was once a rubbish-filled dumping ground in a Cape township has been miraculously transformed into a green public space.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Judges found no ongoing harm to justify suspending sections of the platform.

Entertainment
The crèche was shutdown after police investigations found that it was not registered.

Entertainment
Chinese carmaker claims that new energy model will only sip 5.7 litres per 100km.

Entertainment
Showmax originals will be moved to DStv Stream.

Science/Tech
Cullinan Holdings CIO Ryan Porter shares his top five technology priorities for business leaders in 2026.

Science/Tech
The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography.

Science/Tech
Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.

Science/Tech
Disney+ and Hulu dropped the official trailer for the highly anticipated “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” will be released on Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, 24 March — 20 years to the day that the original series debuted on Disney Channel. “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” is a love letter to fans, […]

Motoring
Motorists in South Africa can waste hundreds of rand in petrol letting the engine run for extended periods.

Motoring
The all-new Haval H7 Black Edition has landed in South Africa.

Motoring
Haval has officially launched a plug-in hybrid version of the popular H6 SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.
Health
In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Health
Meningitis infections result from close and prolonged physical contact and spreads more slowly than Covid.
Health
The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.
Health
A new study found that women who went through so-called premature menopause had 40 percent more fatal and nonfatal heart attacks over the course of their lives.